Pre-K
 

 

Cognitive Development

Curiosity is at the heart of everything! Children explore patterns with beads, sort nature objects by size or texture, and test predictions by mixing ingredients during simple science experiments. We guide them through puzzles, sorting games, and exploration stations that spark problem-solving and creative thinking.

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Language Development

Language blossoms through storytelling, group discussions, and role-play. Children act out fairy tales with puppets, create books with invented stories, and build language skills by labeling objects during science play or explaining their artwork during show-and-tell.

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Early Literacy & Numeracy Skills

Letters and numbers come to life through fun games like alphabet scavenger hunts, name puzzles, rhyming bingo, and counting songs. Children learn to recognize and write letters, count to 20 or beyond, explore simple addition with manipulatives, and begin forming early reading habits.

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Social Skills

Friendships grow as children engage in cooperative play by taking turns, sharing materials, listening to others, and working together to solve problems during group activities and play. Activities like building a block city as a team or playing "store" in dramatic play teach empathy, patience, and taking turns.

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Emotional Development

Children will learn to identify and express their emotions in appropriate ways, begin to regulate strong feelings like frustration or excitement, and show empathy and care for others during daily interactions. Teachers guide them through identifying emotions and practicing calming techniques like breathing or drawing.

  

Fine & Gross Motor Skills

Little hands get stronger through lacing cards, tracing letters in sand trays, cutting out shapes, and building with interlocking blocks. Big body movement is built into obstacle courses, parachute games, dance parties, and playground adventures to support coordination and balance.

 

Independence & Self-Help Skills

Pre-K children gain confidence by doing things on their own—zipping coats, serving themselves snack, cleaning up after activities, and managing classroom jobs like line leader or lunch helper. These responsibilities teach responsibility and pride in their growing skills.

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Creativity & Imagination

Whether they’re building rocket ships out of cardboard, painting to music, or turning boxes into castles, kids are constantly expressing themselves through open-ended art, music, and movement. Our dramatic play area becomes a post office, animal rescue, or bakery—where imagination leads the way.

 

Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving

We encourage children to think things through! They make predictions during sink-and-float activities, build bridges from blocks and test their strength, or figure out how to work together to build a marble run. These experiences build logic, perseverance, and confidence.

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With supportive educators, intentional play, and lots of encouragement, our 4 and 5 year olds are building the skills—and the confidence—they need for a successful transition to kindergarten and beyond!

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